Finally no pain and no limping
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I had a complete hip replacement Oct 30, 2017. I had pain that slowly diminished after 3 months but a limp persisted. I started walking between 4-6 miles spread out over the day. I also start climbing about 10 flights of stairs (spread out over the day). I added more stretching and began riding a bicycle. The end result is that my limp has gone and I'm pain free. I admit that at times I have to think about walking "heel-toe"
Good luck to all
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Yabut ed03050
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This is fantastic to hear and very encouraging! Congratulations to you and thankyou for posting this!
....now I'm going for a walk! 😊
jen86183 ed03050
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steve86482 ed03050
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ed03050 steve86482
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I can still feel a little discomfort if I push my finger near the scar area
I get stopped every time I go through airport security even though I have a card from my surgeon. I know the wand is coming so I accept it as part of the process
gidgygirl ed03050
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That's great news! I'm still limping after having a PTHR on Jan. 3. I go to PT twice a week to strengthen the muscles & my chiropractor stretches, adjusts & does some deep tissue massage around the scar. I am not able to walk long distances, not because it's painful, but it's a lot of effort my body has to exert because of the limp. I used to walk 3-4 miles but have only been able to go around the block with my dogs. It's good to know that you kept with it & had a great result. I will also keep going & try to stay as active as possible & hopefully I will be walking limp free soon.
pam00470 ed03050
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Rocketman_SG6UK ed03050
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You have to keep on exercising, forever I suspect .... I am now going to the gym regularly, under the watchful gaze of a personal trainer so I don't overdo it.
Graham
inhal03672 ed03050
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I’m going to add step climbing as well in the hope it will help my psoas heal as I had a full cut. Leg still feels a bit heavy.
melody39324 ed03050
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i’m 13 weeks post-op. I was lucky and dIdn’t have to struggle with pain. I can’t walk quite as far as you but am going to the gym etc as well. I also still have to concentrate on heel-toe at times, especially if I get a little tired. I suspect that may be the case for years!
Donni_L ed03050
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Hi ed
wow i long for the day im pain free.im on my 5th THR 5mths post op, and still in pain, groin pain and my right butt muscles they have also had tears at different times, i still can't lift my leg and getting in and out of a car is painfully haven't driven in 3 yrs,its completly changed my life for the worse
ed03050 Donni_L
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Yabut ed03050
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How do you get down on the floor observing the 90° rule? I'd love to get down there. I have to exercise on my bed.
lynne88756 ed03050
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lynne88756 ed03050
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Aww that's very good new there I am wondering why I am still in pain post op 8 weeks with revision and a fracture femur and repaired tendon why I am also in pain and limping . Maybe in a couple of months I will come back to you and say the same x god bless you x
rua02233 ed03050
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Thank you so much for this! I'm having my op in eleven days and I suspect this information will be very useful for me in the coming weeks and months. Good luck for your continuing recovery.